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Scott Lowe

Servers/Hardware Menno Finlay-Smits shares information on reducing fan noise on Intel NUCs. Think Linux doesn’t have malware? And here’s another example of malware that is targeting Linux (along with Windows). Rory McCune explains Kubernetes authentication. TL;DR: It’s not as easy as it might seem.)

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Fingerprints to Selfies: Why This Technology is the Best Tool to Identify Customers

Galido

One such example of technology pioneered by the financial services industry is two-factor authentication. But do biometric authentication systems protect customers without being a hassle? Biometric Authentication Use Cases. And common hardware built into smartphones makes it easy for businesses to implement. You betcha’.

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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., However, MFA via SMS is not without its issues.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Neglecting cyber hygiene can make individuals and organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as malware infections, data breaches, and identity theft ( Image credit ) There is a cyber hygiene checklist you need to follow Cyber hygiene is not merely an option but a necessity in our digital age.

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CIOs Look For Ways To Fool Hackers

The Accidental Successful CIO

Since deception technology operates within the main network and requires very little hardware or infrastructure to implement, the good news for CIOs is that it can be a much more cost-effective solution. We invest in firewalls, two-factor authentication systems, and lots and lots of training for everyone in the company.

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Security and Windows 10 Will Cross Paths for Enterprises

CTOvision

1 area of spending increase in 2015, with nearly half (46%) planning to invest more in access control, intrusion prevention, and virus and malware protection. Multi-factor authentication for both cloud-based accounts and on-premise Active Directory will now be part of Windows, rather needing a hardware solution to complete.

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Understanding the Security Risks of New Cloud Software

CTOvision

Cloud computing provides businesses with quality solutions for their IT needs, as well as substantial cost savings over purchasing and maintaining their own hardware and software. In addition, all data should be encrypted before you send it , then authenticated at endpoints by the latest standards, such as IPsec or PAP. Data Breaches.

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